HOW TO HIT FAIRWAY WOODS FROM THE GROUND

[@MarkCrossfield]

What’s your fairway wood set up? If you like the video make sure you got the thumbs up button and subscribe with the bell on y’all.

[@Somefatdude]

15*, 18*, and 21*. Love the higher launch of fairway woods for long approach shots.

[@shaunstephen9761]

3w 15⁰, 5w 18⁰, 7w 21⁰ I usually just take my 5w and 7w. 3w is handy for me to sneak one under a wind (headwind not sidewind). Lots of great tips and information in this video! 👍

[@DDGS5]

15*,18* love them but still working on being more consistent with them. Great tips thanks you

[@brianjohnson5692]

15 degree stiff shaft, and fitted

[@Tungy4]

15 lofted to 17

[@ryand4089]

all this “deeper dive” stuff is so good

[@MarkCrossfield]

Thanks Ryan.

[@ryand4089]

Keep it coming

[@TC_1967]

14 degrees and it works for me. Totally agree with the comments on not fighting the natural shapes as I did that for years. I eventually figured out that aiming at the left portion of the green was the secret and my big miss still stayed in play. Good video Mark, I like this content a lot. Still miss the on course videos with the boys as well.

[@wallstreetoneil]

Mark - one of your best videos ever. So much information for new golfers who don't think or know almost any of this information. Our swing speeds are near identical, I play a Callaway Subzero 13.5 that is closed to 14.5 so it has a built-in small draw - something I learn from you. I set my driver up to be fadable so I want the 3wood to be easier to draw - I then have a #2 Mizuno 16 degree hybrid, opened to 15, that is my fadable club 225-240 carry club.

[@LaLa-ll1qt]

Custom fit for all my woods, took yardage of 5 iron and driver and filled in the gaps, marvellous. Cost a fortune, but brings lots of smiles, great vid as always Mark

[@mrbigg2u]

More nuggets of joy here Mr Crossfield. I play a 14.5 degree 3 wood, a 19 Hybrid, 12" vinyl and Cd's in the car

[@MrMrcorgi]

Thanks for downward view from the sky: That's super-helpful... You continue to innovate your instruction dynamics...

[@markjohnson-ug7dj]

Yes please we need more like this this really helps

[@timothydaniels504]

Fitted for driver and hybrids. My 5 wood ( Ping G400, senior shaft)was a lucky purchase because I bought it off the rack and it’s perfect. Great video Mark...essential viewing for everyone.

[@chriswebster3698]

Callaway Opti-Force 15* 3 Wood then to a 2&4 Srixon Hybrid. Definitely enjoying the tips! Funny how often we forget about the "basics" and need a little refresher. Keep the information flowing Mark.👍

[@paulmiller1473]

I was fitted for my fairway wood and have a 17° 4 wood. This works well for me as struggle to get height with a 3 wood. Well worth the fitting and generally works well and can get 230-240 yds. Good video again Mark.👍

[@danieljohnson450]

Really good Mark. For me as a 16 handicapper the risk / reward of playing 3 wood off the deck is so weighted towards risk that I rarely take it on. Accepting 2 shots to the green on a par 5 and making par is still 3 points and I'm not duffing it or in the undergrowth

[@andrewcargill1292]

I like the technical details in the video as well as the set up basics. All good info for the data bank. 15’ fairway wood, not fitted but aligned with my driver set up.

[@ulrichprince9668]

Thanks Mark,one of the scariest shots in golf in my opinion. I get such a mixed bag of results with my 15° 3 wood,keep the tips coming.

[@AlexNblue]

Been watching for years now! The best coach on KZbin 👏

[@MrUKCyclist]

Top tip! As always.....love my 3 fairway finder and good tips to game it from the fairway on longer holes

[@joej2435]

Mark you have a gorgeous golf swing. Watching you setup and swing is like a golf lesson in real time. I know what to look for and you tick all the boxes. In answer to your query. I swing my driver approx 84 mph and, as a consequence, the only fairway that I employ is a TM Sim Max 18 degree 5 wood with a Ventus 5 regular shaft. I get 3 wood numbers with it per the launch monitor because my strikes are more consistent and, as I say, on average, this club matches or exceeds those that I get with a similarly setup Sim Max 15 degree 3 wood - about 190 -200 yards.

[@davidwharton6333]

Have three wood set to 16%, lesson two weeks ago to help hit it. May have to think about a 5 wood! Useful video as always

[@Aqeed1]

Best fairway wood vid I’ve watched, so many nuggets in there - thanks Mark!

[@stevehancock391]

Got fitted for a Ping G410 12 months ago, looking for something I could hit consistently off the fairway but also as an option off the tee. Ended up with a 3 wood head set at 15 degrees with a 5 wood shaft. Really improved the consistency of the strike which made up for any slight loss in speed.

[@carpykeith]

I play a Cobra F8 3 wood at 14.5 deg, hit it really well! I was fitted for it!

[@charlesthronesbery5601]

I’m terrible at fairway woods. Play off a 17. Don’t even carry one. But I just watched this and felt your instructions were so easy to fallow I just ordered the Cobra King F9 Speedback in the 3/4 wood combo. I’ll probably start with it at 4 until I get confident.

[@easyswing007]

15 degree 07 burner regular shaft had it a long time works well for me and I have tried a lot of newer ones and keep coming back to my original burner

[@JH-zn9tc]

I usually carry a 3w (15) 5w (19) and 7w (23)...I dont know anyone else who plays a 7w too... but I find it useful on some longer par 4s...great channel ....just subscribed and shared!

[@wadegreene6282]

I was fit for 20 degree Mavrik Heaven wood. Love it.

[@nigelday001]

Well explained Mark, thank you 😉🏌️‍♂️⛳️🍻

[@Automation_Control_Tuning]

2 fairway Woods, 18 and 21 degrees. To get height and to match the rest of my bag gapping. both fitted for me. Would love to see more on this and more on the course decisions...

[@carlincledon4794]

Great video for me. Since I got a hybrid I've not used it very much from the fairway, some great tips here. Thanks.

[@jonathanthomason7896]

16 degree loft fairway here. I got fit for mine with a long par 3 in mind at my home course. Anywhere around the green on that hole is a win. That club does the job perfectly.

[@richardjames5700]

Like the analysis and lots of good sense - I'm 15 degree 3 wood and not custom fit - will be on my radar when I change next - really helps and like the point about aiming

[@MrJohnnyb74]

I was playing a Taylormade High Launch 3 wood at 16.5 degrees with a regular flex shaft and switched to a 15 degree with a stiff flex. It's much easier to know where my club face is at impact with the stiffer shaft. Not just how square it is, but also much easier to brush the grass more consistently.

[@bennoj8570]

Good video, one of your better recent instructional ones. I carry a 15 degree but hit it rarely now. I used to only hit 3 wood and didn’t carry a driver, could get my 3 wood out about 230 metres which is plenty around my course but for whatever reason I’ve lost all control with it. Now I tee off with driver or 3 hybrid, 3 wood isn’t worth the risk.

[@johnm900]

I use a Callaway steelhead3 with metal shaft. I love the look, sound and results it gives especially when I get a good swing on it. This video has confirmed what I was doing naturally, so it's great to know I'm set up correctly even if the execution is a bit hot 'n' cold. Great Vid Mark... stay safe John Essex.

[@ThePhenomNL]

Thanks Mark, I use a 15 degree 3 wood. Liked the bit about shape as tend to draw my 3W off the tee but definitely get more of a slight fade off the deck; I shall start to allow for that shape rather than setting up to draw it. Also, liked the bit about speed and giving it a rip, too often I try and coax it to get the strike, but too often i don’t quite get it. From now on I am going hard with 3W or going to my hybrid. More videos like this would be great. Thanks for the tips.

[@tonyblackwood5524]

Hi Mark. Having a slower swing speed I have got 18 and 21 degree woods. Both have lighter regular shafts to help increase swing speed to help launch. The next club is a 4 hybrid which is set at 22 degree. Suggestion for future vlog would be exercise to help increase flexibility/mobility to gain bigger turn, stretches etc.

[@sprcoop61]

I have a Titleist 910F 15 Degree 3W lofted up to 16.5. Only took a couple swings to see that was needed.

[@indoorgolfers99]

Enjoying these videos Mark. Anything with swing catalyst I'm in

[@scottlailaw2575]

3 wood is a problem club for myself went to 16.5 and has help am sure its the same for lots of us amateurs 3 wood off the deck 🙈. Great tips as always 👍🏌️‍♂️

[@rangerjack110]

Brilliant video with lots of insight on set up through to strike. Work now needed on the range.👍

[@dixon1283]

Custom fitted Mizuno ST200 fairway wood. 14.5 degrees. Gapped around my 3 hybrid

[@dazdavy]

Great video Mark. Currently gaming Ping G30 14.5° stiff 65gram tour shaft, its my go to when the drivers not behaving. 🇦🇺🇬🇧👍

[@brianhedges6877]

I carry 2 fairway woods, a 3 strong (13 deg) which I use exclusively off the tee and a 5 wood which is 19 degrees. Both Cleveland Hibore XLS. They replaced McGregor Mactech woods in my bag about 5 years ago and I'm happy with them. the 5 wood gives me a chance of getting on from 200 Yards out and I can get maybe 230 off the tee with the 3 wood but stay on the planet. I hit driver once per round at our long par 3 (250Yds). Since swapping to 3 wood for most of my tee shots I've come down from 29 to 22. I may have a driver fitting with my pro this winter but at £500+ for a driver these days, it's a big investment.

[@DJLeeRomang]

Really useful not everyone can hit a driver 👍🏻 I hit a 5w and 7w and most the time I hit the 7w better and as far.

[@philhenderson]

19 degree 5 wood in the bag. Recently got a 15 degree 3 wood which this video will hopefully help with.

[@philiphumphreys8560]

Love this review as it was so informational on the differences between iron and fairway wood swing/stance etc.

[@rodmoura5851]

Good video, new information for me. Was told before to keep ball closer to center of stance with fairway clubs to hit down. Looking forward to working with this type of setup. Currently erratic with fairway strikes, driver mph low 90's, fairway loft 16.5*. Thanks again.

[@shaunstephen9761]

I found to get a better result from my 3 wood, I leave it at home! 5 wood is a lot friendlier 👍

[@paulyoung921]

Great video. I play off a decent handicap but have never had the 3 wood of the deck in my armoury. Struggle to get it off the ground. Give me a rescue club in my hand and I’m a different golfer.

[@kevochanner8859]

I changed my 3 wood loft to a 4 wood ish to work between my driver distance and 3 rescue.

[@tomduckworth8335]

Mine is a TM M2 high launch. I don’t mine giving up a few yards to get the higher launch angle and it’s easier to hit and lands better. My favorite shot in golf is a 3 wood from the fairway that lands and holds the green.

[@timothydaniels504]

I use a 5 wood off the deck. I don’t bother with a 3 wood, even off the tee because I’m so comfortable with my driver, which gives me a nice high trajectory. Being older than 70 as I am, hybrids and lofted fairway woods keep me in the game.

[@dwed1234]

Great content Mark, thanks. 👍

[@jamespenland693]

Great video Mark! I have 17 degree 5 wood TM

[@raymondgreens5010]

Thanks for the tips

[@jaybyrne4562]

I was fit for my 3w, went with 16 degrees loft as it fit the gap better between my driver carry and 4 hybrid. Plus at 15 it was a bit flat on trajectory

[@truthdragon7719]

Used to use a 13.5 degree 3 wood as driver alternative but it was tricky off the fairway unless playing righthand dog legs. Changed to 15 degree much better to launch and keep straighter + I can use it from the rough as a giant hybrid, also good for 1/3 swing 150 yard worm killers on very windy days

[@TheBradleyp63]

My longest wood is 16.5 and I have and my 5 wood is 19. I have been fitted for my driver and 5 but did the 3/4 by myself. My driver ss is around 110 to 112 but I do present less loft. Thanks for the video.

[@Coda1850]

Good vid. Ofc it helps. I'm using a 15' fairway wood & a 22' Hybrid.

[@dazhansen3679]

I got fitted for a titleist TS3 16.5° 4wood. I hit it further with better dispersion than the 3 wood.

[@wotsitoscar]

I got fit for my 3 wood at the same time as my driver... but did set it +1 after taking it onto the course 😎

[@goatman67al]

Please more tips! Great video

[@brituk1776]

I carry at 15 degree 3W (Taylormade Rocketballz). Great info and a good reminder for me to reserve using it in tricker lies (ball below or above feet)... at that point i should probably just sacrifice distance and go for my i25 22 degree hybrid. Would love to see a vid on playing irons on tricky fairway lies (below and above feet)... so hard... dare i say impossible to practice at the range...but OH SO important to be armed with good knowledge about it.

[@HiReZ09]

currently playing a 16 degree would like to add a 14 an go to a 5 or 7 wood but choosing to get lessons an more consistency before tinkering

[@gatorwhiskers9011]

My epic flash 3 wood was the first club I got custom fit for. It is 16 degrees, and the shaft is 1/2" shorter than it normally comes with

[@mattiascederberg1566]

My fairwaywood is 16 degrees. I’ve set it there to be a bit shorter of the tee on holes where i can’t hit driver and to fit with my hybrids 20 and 24 making a nice 4 degree gap between them.

[@Michael.Sandoval33]

I know this is an older video Mark, first, thank you for all of the great tips you provide. Second, after watching the hybrid tips video, you place the bottom of the head flat on the ground. With your fairway, do you place the heel down with toe up or is it flat like you would the hybrids?

[@damienfarrell9475]

Currently have a M5 3 wood lofted down to 13.5 degrees . Almost exclusively from the tee just for 3 holes on my home course. Tee it a little higher and think driver goes and generally goes well. If i hit from the deck its only fairway or 1st cut of rough. May switch to a mini driver due to the tee only focus

[@justinstephenson9360]

I dropped the 3w from my bag 12-18 months ago. I carry a 5w - Epic 18 degree delofted by a degree to 17 degrees so effectively a 4w. I have been thinking about replacing it, the Mavrik was a good 10 yards longer at 18 degrees

[@kevinshiel3439]

I use a ping g400 5 wood set at 16.5 deg. So a 4 wood really. Swapped my 3 wood out for 2 driving iron. 2 iron is my 2nd tee club and 4 wood from the fairway.

[@corynsboy5814]

Cobra F9 3 wood 14.5 degree. I love a three wood. I make space in my bag for it as our par fives are all over 500 one is 635 and one is 580. Yes! 10:29 I almost never use it from the rough and definitely not on a fairway down slope. I always feel like I can get away with it on an up slope from the fairway if it's not too steep.

[@andrewroberts4736]

I bought my fairway woods off the rack( bit tight on budget) same as the ones you're using. I find them really easy to use and forgiving. The 5 wood gets me out of lots of dodgy situations. I will try to swing a bit faster and will definitely widen my stance. That will help me with the three wood I hope. Thanks Mark.

[@ermangus]

I carry a 2 Hybrid lofted down to 15. More consistent strikes and gains the yardage I’m looking for. Flight is lower than my old 3 wood as well so it works well off tee in the wind.

[@bknoxx]

i just got fitted for TSR 3 15 degree 107 swing speed low down to 104 and i still might raise the loft a little bit

[@redross2009]

Great video! I recently went from a 15 degree Epic Sub Zero to 16.5 TS2. Carry distance increase through better launch conditions. I was fit for the TS2 but the Epic I purchased second hand. Getting fit for my 3 wood has given me a weapon I have confidence in. I had a bag full of clubs I got off the rack or second hand. Just hybrid left now to get fit for to complete the make up of my bag.

[@marttij6831]

Thank you Mark. Very helpfull.

[@joshleech8146]

Does anyone else notice that the Crossfield content has substantial material that will make you a better golfer as opposed to some other KZbinrs that want to show you their numbers when they play a par 3 with a spatula? This is why I tell people that are serious about improving to tune in to Mark. If you want to keep up with the Kardashians, there are plenty of other KZbin “golf experts”.

[@MarkCrossfield]

Haha yep it’s painful isn’t it.

[@ajaytuk7416]

enjoyed the video, 15 degree G400 ( up a degree in loft I think)- would go for even more fairway loft but I use this club as my fairway finder of the tee

[@CSCPhysChem]

Got custom fit for the entire top end of the bag. As a high speed but high spin player, driver got set to 7.5 and the fairway to 13. The hybrid got chucked (it was a hook machine) and replaced with a 16 degree driving iron. My issue now is the gap from the 16 degree iron to the bottom of the 'traditional' iron set, 4 iron, is about 25-30m, which I need to fix.

[@SolomonLi]

Great dissection Mark! I pretty much do similar with my fairway woods... In fact, I LOVE my fairway woods since I can send them with some regularity and predictability. I pretty much go right at it as well! For me, I tend to go straight to a fraction of a fade with the odd hook. I think my 3 wood is probably a 16 since I'm playing with an old TM M2 3WHL... no twistface. LOL

[@chrishartney]

Very informative. My 3 wood is 15 degree as standard, but I play it at 16.5 degrees. I have never been fitted for any clubs, because I am only just feeling that I am good enough to be fitted.

[@MarkCrossfield]

Thanks Chris.

[@LivingOverPar]

My 3Wood is an old Taylormade R7 13* and I love my 3 wood...... I have the speed to hit it off the deck with no problem, I sometimes use it instead of my driver since my club speed is around 109 to 111 normally

[@robertsolachnek7493]

This tv looks good,can u tell about studio equipment thanks

[@donaldstott243]

Really enjoyed this vid Mark. Detailed analysis is great, very helpful indeed! I don't use a 3 wood since your buddy Dan H suggested a low swing speed would likely mean a 5 wood is more effective.

[@paulwills3774]

Love this! So insightful! I need to sort the gap between driver and 5 wood 18deg mizzy st190

[@JDPelzy]

Cannot get my 15 degree 3 wood in the air consistently. In the basement bag in favor of my Callaway Xhot 5 wood. Will use your tips and practice with the 3 wood.

[@keithod]

Yeah helps loads Mark, gonna mess around with loft on my 3 wood now

[@andrewjgordon1372]

Yep 15 degree 3 wood Mark but I also carry 19 degree 5 wood which is the one I normally use off the fairway if I am really playing well I might go 3 wood, some really useful tips and thoughts to work on, thanks

[@danieladams1851]

Only been playing a year. Found my 3 wood difficult to hit. Just got a 5w which Is adjustable. From 17-20. I play it at 18.5. 8/10 goes where I want it. 👍

[@joelisaac4052]

I play a 14.5 degree wood, here in South Africa along the coast there is a lot of wind so prefer a lower flight with runout

[@matthewcroad7218]

Brilliant video Mark. I have always struggled with fairway woods. As you pointed out, if you dont get the angle of attack right and stance you end up with a very low ball flight. Prefer using hybrid 21 degree. Safer for my game lol

[@S.forbes]

Thanks Mark, another good one 👍🏾👏🏾 My 3 wood is set at 16°, but I also have a 5 wood at 19° which I have more success with off the deck (higher launch) than I do with the 3W. Would love to see a hybrid video for off the tee and from the deck 👍🏾

[@kwakazx10r]

Great content Mark. Shame you guys are so far away from Portsmouth (UK). I’d love a few lessons involving the foot plate. My 3 wood is Epic Flash Sub Zero at 13.5 Ball speed off the deck ranges 138 to 143.

[@danmoore9143]

I started hitting my 3w off the tee without a peg. I hit it much more consistently from the tee and fairway. Good advice I watched on your channel recently.

[@AfricaTwinRider]

My fairway is a 16.5deg 4wood, then down to a 19deg hybrid. Love the 4wood for my local 9 hole course, I don’t carry my driver on those days.

[@MarkCrossfield]

Yep like that

[@AfricaTwinRider]

Mark Crossfield thanks. Just arrived this week my new custom fit Titleist T300 irons! 5 to PW. Lovin them so far! 23deg 5 iron 19 deg hybrid and the 16.5 deg 4wood seems to work well.

[@nickbentley8760]

mine is 15degrees was fitted during same week as driver and hybrid

[@garyholt13]

Found this video spot on..Cheers Mark....any chance of similar with a Rinky....

[@MarkCrossfield]

Yep will get on it.

[@ignorance123]

Adams Tight Liea Ti 3+, no real problem getting the launch, often hit about as far as driver I do have an 18 degree same type fairway as well for extra launch when needed

[@williamstanley6804]

I wasn’t completely fitted for my fairway wood, but the pro and I looked at it when I was fitted for my driver - I had a tendency to hit a bit more down on the fairway wood so he recommended a 4 wood. Which I did then buy a few months later - callaway rouge 4 wood 17 degree. It has been the most consistent club in my bag recently 235 carry. 😀 Great video and great tips as always!

[@mwillgo]

I have a PXG 034115 degree 3 wood adjusted to 16.5 degrees.

[@scottmcfarling]

Interested in your comments on degrees down. Wish I had a fancy launch monitor! One thing you didn't talk about is strike. I play a 16.5 ts2 which I find very sensitive to how high on the face I hit it. Half a ball height makes the difference between almost a wedge flight and a low stinger. I find hitting on soft mats that I can get the highest flight by hitting well down on the ball to catch it on the upper half of the face. If I hit it level and try to pick the ball off the mat, I'll end up hitting the lower half of the face with a low flight that lands hot. This trick is a lot harder to pull off when the ball is sitting down on a hard fairway with thin grass.